Club: Racing FC Union Luxemburg
National Team:  Portugal
Position: Attacking midfielder
Age: 19/09/2010 (15)
Height: 1,79 m

Overall profile

Dany is a young, technically oriented attacking midfielder who also shows positional versatility (can play slightly behind the striker or on the wing). His style is typically emphasizes close control, combination play and technical comfort in tight spaces.

Playing style — concrete football characteristics

1. Touch and technical comfort
   Shows tidy first touch and the ability to control passes in small spaces. In tight sequences he prefers simple, efficient touches to keep play moving rather than extravagant flicks — a useful trait for link-up play with attacking midfielders and wingers.
2. Combination play & link-up
   Has natural inclination to drop short or move into half-spaces to combine rather than only running in behind. Comfortable in quick 1–2s and wall passes; looks like a forward who can operate as a “connector” between midfield and the striker line. This makes him suited to teams that play through brief combination sequences rather than pure long-ball systems.
3. Finishing profile
   At this stage finishing appears workable but not yet prolific at the international U15 level. Practically he times runs into the box, and his technique on shots is solid, improvement needed on composure/variety of finish types (low driven, off-balance finishes, quick tap-ins under pressure).
4. Movement without the ball
   Intelligent off-ball behaviour for his age, diagonal runs into channels, occasional drop-backs to create overloads, and a tendency to open his body to receive. Not a purely static target he seeks to create passing lanes and generate space for teammates. This is a strong tactical attribute for modern forwards.
5. 1v1 & physical traits
   Right-footed, with reasonable pace for youth level and a compact build. He shows willingness to engage in duels but will still need to add muscle and improve upper-body hold-up strength to consistently win battles against older, stronger defenders at senior level. Acceleration looks good in short bursts rather than long top-speed sprints.
6. Work rate & defensive contribution
   He appears willing to press and participate in team defensive actions, but as a forward his defensive discipline is typical for youth attackers, useful effort but tactical pressing reads still developing. Needs coaching on pressing triggers and zonal responsibilities in team counter-press patterns.

Strengths (what stands out)

• Technical base: strong comfort on the ball and in tight spaces.
• Combination play: natural to link with midfield and run in half-spaces.
• Tactical versatility: can play central, behind the striker, or drift wide when needed.
• Youth international exposure: called up to Portugal youth setups — useful experience vs. peers from other nations.

Weaknesses / development risks

• Finishing volume: he needs consistent work on variety and composure in front of goal.
• Physical development: must add strength and robustness to cope with senior duels — especially if targeted to move to more physical leagues.
• High-level match experience: still mainly youth matches; step up to U19 senior minutes or lower-tier senior football will reveal readiness.

Tactical fit — where he works best now

• Systems: 4-2-3-1 (as the central 10/second striker), 4-3-3 (as a mobile centre-forward who drops into half-spaces), or a 4-4-2 diamond where he links between midfield and the main striker.

Short-term development plan (6–18 months)

1. Finishing drills under pressure: one-touch finishes, weak-foot finishing, low-percentage chances (tight angles).
2. Strength & conditioning: progressive gym program for lower/upper body and core; focus on hold-up power and resistance to shoulder challenges.
3. Small-sided overloads: enhance decision speed in tight spaces (3v2, 4v3 transitions).
4. Tactical sessions: pressing triggers, when to drop, timing of diagonal runs and synchronisation with fullbacks and attacking-mid.
5. Senior exposure: target short loan or competitive minutes with U21/U23 or lower-tier senior squads to test physical adaptation.